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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Eleanor Crooks

England ‘not getting carried away’ ahead of Women’s World Cup

  • England Women's cricket coach Charlotte Edwards expressed satisfaction with her team's progress ahead of their World Cup opener against South Africa in Guwahati.
  • Edwards is focused on the future, moving past previous poor performances such as the Ashes whitewash and failure to reach the T20 World Cup group stages.
  • She highlighted the team's improved accountability, clarity in their playing style, and thorough preparation, but noted, “we’re not getting carried away”.
  • Confidence has been boosted by recent warm-up victories against hosts India and Australia, with Edwards particularly pleased by improvements in fielding and the team's physical condition.
  • Key players Heather Knight and Nat Sciver-Brunt are fit and ready, with Knight returning from a hamstring injury and Sciver-Brunt expected to bowl her full complement of overs despite a previous Achilles issue.

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Charlotte Edwards ‘couldn’t be happier’ with England’s World Cup preparations

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